PHD2 is open source telescope guiding software that simplifies the process of tracking a guide star, letting you concentrate on other aspects of deep-sky imaging or spectroscopy. The latest v2.6.8 release offers new functionality for Altair and QHY cameras, better tolerance of INDI/ASCOM mount drivers that incorrectly report guide speed […]
Xerxes Scientific launched last year with the purpose of creating semi-custom telescope mounts and control systems for astronomical imaging. Their initial product designs were the D11 and D21 direct drive modules which are part of their modular telescope mount system, which can either be incorporated into custom telescope mounts or […]
APT stands for “AstroPhotography Tool” and it is like Swiss army knife for your astro imaging sessions. No matter what you are imaging with – Canon EOS, Nikon, CCD or CMOS astro camera – the APT AstroPhotography Tool has the right tool for planning, collimating, aligning, focusing, framing, controlling/tethering, imaging, […]
Coming to the Kanab Conference Center in Kanab, Utah, the second annual NightScaper Conference promises to be a rewarding experience for astro-landscape photographers and those who want to learn more about the subject from around the world. From May 20 – 22, 2020, attendees will learn how to take amazing […]
Astro Imaging History has evolved so much in the last few years. We recently received our latest newsletter from the team at iOptron and it included a nice overview on the history of astro imaging. We enjoyed the article and thought you would as well. Early in astro imaging histroy, […]
Astro Imager Jerry Gardner will be holding an astro imaging workshop focused to attract an audience from beginner to intermediate. This intensive workshop will be limited to 15 seats and is tailored for the person “who knows a little but can’t quite seem to get there.” The training will be held March […]
From wildlife to the night sky, the William Optics RedCat 51 is a 51 mm refractor from William Optics that is the perfect companion for the traveling photographer and astronomer. Every time we look at a William Optics product, we marvel at the beauty of the engineering and the esthetic […]
StarTools Astro Imaging Software is a new type of image processing engine for astrophotography that tracks your signal and its noise component as you process. After a four-year period and extensive beta testing, the software is now available in version 1.5 offering a tremendous jump in usability from previous versions. […]
Adam Block hosts the Adam Block Studios website where he provides instruction on creating beautiful astro images of the Universe through technical proficiency and thoughtful artistry. On the site he provides astro imaging instructional videos and other materials on subjects including PixInsight, Photoshop, and CCDStack. He recently has recently added […]
Erik Westermann has recently published Remote Astrophotography Using Slooh.com – A Handbook. Slooh.com is a remote telescope service that offers its members the use of eight telescopes in two hemispheres. As Wewstermann comments at the beginning of the handbook, “I thought of all of the pain points I came across […]
Sky-Watcher is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and to help recognize the occasion the company is working with Starlight Xpress to offer limited-edition astrograph imaging packages. Sky-Watcher is matching its line of astrographs with the Starlight Xpress Trius SX-42 camera – virtually eliminating all of the headaches associated with configuring an […]
Astro Imager Jerry Gardner will be holding an imaging workshop focused to attract an audience from beginner to intermediate. This intensive workshop will be limited to 25 seats and is tailored for the person “who knows a little but can’t quite seem to get there.” The training will be held […]